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W. W. Hagerty Library
The Hagerty Library supports research supports research in the College of Information Science and Technology through provision of books, periodical literature, and related materials in all fields of inquiry in library and information science, computer science, systems engineering, information systems, and technology. With  over 450 online literature databases, more than 21,500 full-text electronic journal titles and more than 110,000 electronic books, the majority of the Library's resources are now available online via its homepage (http://www.library.drexel.edu/). On-site amenities include close to one hundred laptop and desktop PCs for walk-in use by students and hundreds of seating options for quiet work or group projects, including over a dozen group study rooms and the 24/7 cafe area. The staff of ten reference librarians includes an IST subject specialist who is available for individual research consultations.

iCommons
Located in Room 106 of the Rush Building, the College’s newly renovated iCommons features a new wireless/laptop area, more collaborative space for its students and a furnished common area.  There is a fully equipped conference room for student use with Plasma display and videoconferencing capabilities.  The  iCommons provides technical support to students, faculty, and administrative staff. In addition, the staff provides audio-visual support for all presentation classrooms within the Rush Building. Use of the iCommons is reserved for all students taking IST courses.

The computers for general use are Microsoft Windows machines with appropriate applications which include the Microsoft Office suite, various database management systems, modeling tools, and statistical analysis software. Library related resources may be accessed at the iCommons and through the Hagerty Library. IST is a member of the Rational SEED Program which provides cutting-edge CASE and project management software for usage in the iCommons and IST classrooms.

IST students can access Drexel’s mail server from within the iCommons. The iCommons, student labs, and classrooms have access to networked databases, print and file resources within the College, and the Internet via the University’s network.  Email accounts, Internet and BannerWeb access are available through the Office of Information Resources and Technology.

Other Facilities
The College maintains 7 classrooms equipped for audio-visual presentation. These rooms typically contain a networked PC, VCR, ceiling mounted projectors, and other equipment for presentations and demonstrations. Two of these classrooms are fully equipped to function as computing labs for networking, programming and database-related projects.

Information Technology Lab
In 2005, IST designed and built a laboratory in support of the new degree program in Information Technology. This lab consists of enterprise class information technology hardware that students would encounter in industry positions. The hardware includes more than a dozen servers that are available to students and CISCO networking hardware. The hardware is networked and reconfigurable as needed for the various classes the laboratory supports. In addition a special system has been built into to the classroom to allow real time control of all classroom workstations.

Alumni Garden
The Rush Building’s Alumni Garden provides additional collaborative space for students, alumni and faculty.  The Garden features wireless networking, tables with built-in power outlets, accessible covered patio and balconies and a bicycle rack.  The Alumni Garden may be reserved for both Drexel and non-Drexel events.